FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 9, 2013CONTACT: Sarah Brundage, [email protected], 202-662-1530 x246Press Call: National Low Income Housing Coalition Files Suit Against Federal Housing Finance Agency for…
Representative Keith Ellison (D-MN) sent a new “Dear Colleague” letter to the House of Representatives on June 25 seeking co-sponsors of his legislation H.R. 1213, the Common Sense Housing Investment…
Senate Committee on Finance Chair Max Baucus (D-MT) and Ranking Member Orrin Hatch (R-UT) sent a letter to their Senate colleagues on June 27 saying, “in order to make sure that we end up with a…
The Delaware State Senate passed a resolution in support of the United for Homes campaign on June 20. Passed with no opposition, Resolution No. 9 highlights the overwhelming need for more affordable…
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As expected, Senator Bob Corker (R-TN) introduced comprehensive housing finance reform legislation, S. 1217, on June 25. Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) is the lead Democratic on the bipartisan measure.…
The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs held a nomination hearing on June 27 featuring Representative Mel Watt (D-NC), among nominees for other posts. Mr. Watt has been nominated…
Representative Michael E. Capuano (D-MA) introduced H.R. 2435, the “Let the GSEs Pay Us Back Act” of 2013, on June 19. The bill would order Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to pay the approximately $187…
The House and Senate Committees on Appropriations wrapped up their work on the FY14 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Subcommittee bills on June 27. The House…
The White House issued a Statement on Administration Policy (SAP) on June 25 in opposition to H.R. 2410, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies…
The Senate Committee on Appropriations named new members to its Subcommittees on June 24. Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) was named to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies…
The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance held a hearing on June 26 on the HUD Moving to Work program entitled “Evaluating How HUD’s Moving-to-Work Program Benefits Public…
